withstood
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //wɪθˈstʊd// UK //wɪðstˈʊd// with·stood
v. to have been strong enough not to break or give up when something difficult happened. It means you survived a hard situation or a physical force without being damaged.
v. the past tense and past participle of 'withstand'; refers to having successfully resisted or endured a physical force or a difficult situation without collapsing.
The old bridge withstood the heavy storm last night.
The ancient castle walls have withstood centuries of attacks and harsh weather conditions.
The company's reputation withstood the initial scandal, largely due to the CEO's transparent communication and the long-standing loyalty of its customer base.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object representing the force or pressure being resisted.